HEALTHIER SUGAR COOKIE ICING

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This icing dries hard and shiny and the colors stay bright. Choose as many different food colorings as you desire.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cookie Frosting

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons low-fat milk
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 dash assorted natural food coloring

Steps:

  • Combine white sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, simmering until dissolved and a sugar syrup is created, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir together confectioner's sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in almond extract and 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick, add more sugar syrup.
  • Optional: Divide icing into separate bowls and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. Dip cookies or paint them with a brush.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Sodium 0.1 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

Asif Miah
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are a new family favorite.


Francesca
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These cookies are so cute! I love the way they look with the almond icing.


Deon Cedarvan
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect for dunking in milk.


Botsana Boitumelo
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Habibullah Siddik
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I highly recommend this recipe. These cookies are delicious and they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends.


Grace Woollard
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the combination of the sugar cookie with the almond icing.


Sohailz Khan
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite!


Elsie Wanjiku
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These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can make them with my kids.


chandraprakash ramhit
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I love that these cookies are made with healthier ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my kids.


Sphindile Mzila
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack at home.


m1mohamad
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're a great after-school snack.


Roy Jaramillo
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These cookies are amazing! I love the hint of almond flavor in the icing.


Muhammad Jazuli Idris
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I've tried many sugar cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the icing is the perfect consistency.


rojena aktar
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love that they're made with healthier ingredients.


Ekpo Wisdom
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Praise Evans
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so soft and chewy, and the icing is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.